noun

sari

SAH-ree

Sari (noun) means a traditional South Asian women's garment made from a single long piece of fabric, wrapped around the body and draped over one shoulder. Example: “She wore a bright red silk sari to the wedding.”

noun

A traditional South Asian women's garment made from a single long piece of fabric, wrapped around the body and draped over one shoulder.

"She wore a bright red silk sari to the wedding."

"Her grandmother taught her how to drape a sari properly."

How to use sari

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA long draped garment traditionally worn by women across South Asia.

Common pairings

silk sari wear a sari drape a sari

Word forms

saris plural

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Etymology

From Hindi "sari," ultimately from Sanskrit "shati," meaning "strip of cloth."

Origin: Sanskrit

Synonyms

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saree

Rhymes for sari

bari Mari Kari Hari atari Inari Shari safari Bihari Hikari Yukari Ansari

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sari” mean?

The word “sari” means a traditional South Asian women's garment made from a single long piece of fabric, wrapped around the body and draped over one shoulder. In plain terms, a long draped garment traditionally worn by women across South Asia.

How do you pronounce “sari”?

“Sari” is pronounced SAH-ree (/ˈsɑː.ɹi/ in IPA).

How do you use “sari” in a sentence?

Here is “sari” used in a sentence: “She wore a bright red silk sari to the wedding.”

What part of speech is “sari”?

“Sari” is a noun.

Where does the word “sari” come from?

The word “sari” comes from Sanskrit. From Hindi "sari," ultimately from Sanskrit "shati," meaning "strip of cloth.".

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